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I’m so excited to share this recipe for The Best Instant Pot Mac and Cheese with you today! This recipe mimics the ever popular boxed instant mac and cheese, but is quick and easy (about the same time as instant mac and cheese) and packed with a cheesy, creamy sauce that will make you wonder… Read More

Enchiladas are a big favorite in our home. Every one of my kids love Family Favorite Enchiladas! Over the years I’ve made many different types of enchiladas, but this one is always, always, always our favorite. What makes a great family-friendly enchilada recipe? For most cooks, the recipe has to be: easy to make and… Read More

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and these Hawaiian Haystacks are the perfect way to celebrate with your loved ones. They are so easy to make and everyone you love, from young to old, will enjoy this festive meal! In or out? Have you planned your Valentine’s Day dinner yet? I have to admit, when… Read More

How do you feel about Indian Butter Chicken? Are you afraid of Indian food? Or do you love it, but have no idea how to go about making it at home? This recipe for Indian Butter Chicken is quick and easy and the perfect dish if you’re ready to try making Indian cuisine, but not… Read More

BBQ Chicken Pizza is so easy to make at home! If you love barbecue sauce, chicken and cheese you’ll love this unique combination of flavors on pizza. This post has been updated to reflect the changes I’ve made since it was first posted in 2009. Remember when California Pizza was all the rage? It was… Read More

What is the best way to use Thanksgiving leftovers? The most perfect and logical solution is to make a pie out of the leftovers. All of your holiday table goodness, packed into one savory pie! Pass the pie, please Imagine. All of your favorite savory Thanksgiving dishes in one bite and stuffed into a perfectly… Read More

Hosting Thanksgiving dinner is manageable if you use ABK’s guide to plan and carry out this otherwise overwhelming task! How to Host Thanksgiving Dinner is an easy to follow, step-by-step recipe guide that will make you look like a pro in the kitchen! WHAT. It’s your turn to host Thanksgiving dinner? And you’ve never cooked… Read More

20 Minute White Chicken Chili is one of the most satisfying and easiest recipes to make on ABK. If you have 20 minutes, a soup pot, and can squeeze a lime you’re in business. Serve with anything from bread to tortilla chips, it’s a complete meal in a bowl! 20 Minute White Chicken Chili has… Read More

Sunday Pork Tenderloin has become a favorite in our family. It is a recipe that works every time, and is simple enough for a weekday meal or fancy enough for company! This dish is a mushroom lover’s delight and one I make at least once a month. If you want a slamdunkeveryone’sgonnaloveit Sunday dinner recipe… Read More

Over the years, I’ve posted several of my Cafe Rio Copycat recipes, which have been favorites to many of you on ABK. To make it as simple as possible for you (and me) to find and make our favorite Cafe Rio menu items, I’ve compiled all of our family Favorite Cafe Rio Copycat Recipes recipes… Read More

If you’re looking for a quick and easy dinner to serve this fall and winter season, this is it. Instant Pot White Cheddar Potato Soup is warm, comforting, and ready in no time. It’s perfect for busy weeknights and filled with a delicious blend of sharp white cheddar and savory potato. Let’s Talk About SOUP… Read More

I partnered with Traeger Grills to create this amazing Smoked Green Chile Mac and Cheese. It’s big enough for a crowd, but so good, you might not want to share! Green Anaheim Chilies, one of the most versatile and overlooked chile peppers, in my opinion, gives this mac and cheese a distinct flavor that everyone… Read More

Summer and shish kabobs go hand in hand! I love homemade fajitas, and created this grill friendly recipe that makes fajitas perfect for summertime. Beef Fajita Shish Kabobs combine a few of our favorite seasonings, meat and veggies to make this dish delicious and colorful! There are few dishes that are easier to prepare than… Read More

Easy Lemon Chicken Dinner is a dish that can be enjoyed year round. It’s light enough for summer months, and hearty enough for cold winter days. We love this one dish meal that can be made in minutes! I’m always looking for ways to make dinner in less than 30 minutes. This recipe combines chicken in… Read More

Have you been assigned the task to cook for Girl’s Camp, Scout Camp, Youth Conference, or another large gathering? This post will explain how to plan Girl’s Camp food and cook for a crowd; for a few…or a few hundred! Not Our First Rodeo When I say OUR, I want to make it clear, I… Read More

Grilled Cheese was a staple during a busy week when we were raising our family. The kids loved it, and it was easy to make. In 2018, grilled cheese is taking on a whole new identity. This Spicy Asiago, Bacon and Sautéed Mushroom Grilled Cheese with Homemade Tomato Jam is a fun way to change… Read More

This recipe for Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs is the best way to cook perfect hard boiled or soft boiled eggs! If you’re looking for a fool proof, mess proof way to cook eggs that turn out perfect every time, this recipe is for you. Living beneath your privledges? If you have an Instant Pot… Read More

If Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is your family favorite you’re going to love this recipe! Instant Pot Cafe Rio Sweet Pork is an updated version of my original recipe made in the oven or slow cooker, which takes up to 12 hours to cook. This new IP recipe takes about two hours start to finish,… Read More

No Soak Instant Pot Chili is a family-friendly, soon to be favorite in your home! This recipe makes use of small red beans in your dry food storage, without the need to soak the beans for hours. I love the Instant Pot for cooking dried beans. Using the Instant Pot eliminates the necessity of soaking beans… Read More

Every Easter and Christmas, my mom topped her ham with a Pineapple Brown Sugar Ham Glaze. I can’t imagine eating holiday ham any other way! After baking ham for years, I’m going to share a few tips for the perfect holiday baked ham. The holidays would not be the same without my Mom’s ham and Pineapple Brown… Read More

If the Instant Pot isn’t already your new best friend, it will be after you try this recipe for Instant Pot Salsa Chicken! Here’s why: It’s quick. It’s easy. And EVERYONE in the family is going to love it! This recipe for Instant Pot Salsa Chicken was developed after my slow cookers were relegated to… Read More

Have you ever cooked a whole chicken? The Instant Pot is your ticket to easy home cooked rotisserie chicken! This recipe for Instant Pot Whole Rotisserie-Style Chicken will be your new go-to recipe for roasting moist and tender chicken right in your home. How many times have you been in the grocery store at dinner… Read More

Today I’m going to teach you How to Cook Pot Roast in the Instant Pot! No more planning for hours ahead to enjoy a juicy, fork- tender pot roast. Pot Roast may become a weeknight tradition! Remember those Sunday meals at your grandma’s home? The smell of pot roast, slow cooking for hours? If you… Read More

Grilled Chicken and Peach Salad with Caramelized Barbecue Sauce is perfection in a summer salad! Hearty enough for a big appetite, and light enough for those days when you just want a good salad for dinner, this dish is sure to be on your most requested list of recipes to make! The summer of 2017… Read More

The Instant Pot continues to amaze! Today, I’ll teach you how to cook frozen chicken in the Instant Pot in minutes, compared to hours. You will not believe how simple it is to cook chicken that is moist and fork tender in the Instant Pot in just a few minutes. How many recipes do you… Read More

There’s nothing like a big pot of stew for dinner on a cold day. Instant Pot Beef Stew is a meal everyone can make. If you can chop, you can make this recipe! Whenever I read a recipe for “easy” beef stew, I wonder, is there any other type of stew? Stew has been around… Read More

Looking for a fun way to celebrate Cinco de Mayo and avoid spending a small fortune eating out? Gather everyone in the kitchen and get the fiesta started making Family Style Chicken Tostadas! 5 reasons you’re going to love ABK’s recipe for Family Style Chicken Tostadas: 1. Instant Pot Strikes again -The chicken is cooked… Read More

Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin with Orange Rosemary Glaze is about to become your new go-to meal! It’s simple enough for a family meal and impressive enough for a special occasion. Easter is coming up soon…If you have guests who aren’t fans of ham, this dish will satisfy even the choosiest eaters! Instant Pot Pork Tenderloin… Read More

Eat in, instead of out tonight! This recipe for Margherita Pizza will convince you that the best pizza is homemade. It comes together in a few minutes using a mixer, if you don’t want to deal with dough, buy a loaf of French bread and top the bread with sauce, cheese and fresh basil…literally dinner… Read More

Nothing says comfort like a plate of Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff! Chunks of beef cooked until tender in rich gravy loaded with mushrooms. Just like Mom used to make! Instant Pot Beef Stroganoff is the quick and easy version of this classic dinner favorite. Beef Stroganoff has always been one of my favorite comfort food… Read More

No Soak Instant Pot Black Beans will change the way you look at cooking beans. No more thinking ahead so you can soak the beans overnight. Just place the beans in the pot and let the magic happen! king of beans without a recipe Our friend Eric is the King of Black Beans. He’s famous… Read More

Instant Pot Fajitas are all the rage. At least, at my house Instant Pot Fajitas are all the rage! This Tex-Mex dish is easy to create in your kitchen and so simple to adapt to your family preferences. Get out your Instant Pot, you’re going to love this recipe! Why I never order fajitas in… Read More